White Sox infielder Tim Anderson’s six-game suspension has been reduced to five games, per a league announcement. He was going to appeal but reached a settlement with the league, eliminating the need for a hearing. He’ll begin serving his suspension tomorrow. José Ramírez of the Guardians had his three-game suspension reduces to two games, which he served this past weekend.
Both suspensions stemmed from the same incident. In the August 5 game between the Sox and Guards, Ramírez slid into second base and took umbrage with the way Anderson attempted to tag him out. “He tagged me really hard, more than needed, and his reaction was like, ‘I want to fight,'” Ramirez said, per Mike Brehm of USA Today. “And if he wants to fight, I wanted to defend myself.”
The two came to blows, with Ramirez knocking Anderson to the ground as the benches cleared. That led to the aforementioned suspensions for Anderson and Ramírez, as well as one-game suspensions for Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase, manager Terry Francona, third base coach Mike Sarbaugh and White Sox skipper Pedro Grifol. Guardians infielder Gabriel Arias and White Sox righty Michael Kopech were also each fined an undisclosed amount.
The news won’t have a significant short-term impact on the Sox, who are well out of contention. They will have a decision to make on Anderson this winter, as they have a $14MM option for his services next year that comes with a $1MM buyout. He’s hitting a dismal .238/.285/.284 this year for a 58 wRC+ and with poor defensive grades to boot. But he hit .318/.347/.473 over the previous four seasons for a 123 wRC+, stealing 53 bases and producing 13.6 fWAR.
Elvis Andrus will likely cover shortstop for the next few days, moving over from second. Zach Remillard figures to jump into the second base job for that stretch. The Sox don’t have another obvious middle infield candidate on the active roster, so they may have to make a move before tomorrow’s game so that they at least have a bench option. Lenyn Sosa is on the 40-man roster and could perhaps be recalled, though a corresponding move would be required. Players suspended for on-field infractions continue to occupy a roster spot, so the Sox will have to play with a 25-man active roster until Anderson’s suspension is complete.
#FreeJackie
We supported #FreeNorberg and look what that got us…
Lucky Jackie, and he got the beat down on TV!
“Down goes Anderson, down goes Anderson”. T.A’s stock has dropped even faster than he does.
I assume Howard Ankin is representing Anderson with this matter.
The sox must get rid of this disgrace some how if they want to recover from this. Too many issues to contend with in the clubhouse. This is a magor one that needs to be dealt with sooner rather than later. Lights out for Anderson.
What a joke.
Poor Jackie never gets any respect!
Jackie Robinson must be rolling around in his grave. It is a shame Robinson will always be smeared by Tim Anderson’s association.
I never quite got the “rolling in his grave” comment. I know it’s just a figure of speech, but it implies that the dead still know what’s going on in the world and care about it.
The idea is that this is so bad that it would make him care (or his ghost).
The metaphor seems thoughtless in several ways.
I’m more confused by the assumption that Jackie Robinson would be very upset with Anderson but OK with predominantly white fans using his name to slur a black player (albeit a ridiculous one).
I’m confused by predominantly white people constantly being offended for other people.
It’s not a slur at all. It is a funny joke because Tim Anderson couldn’t hold a candle to Jackie Robinson. No one complains about Ohtani being called the Japanese Babe Ruth because it’s deserved. Also, not a slur.
Yep. It’s always those whites telling us “colored folks” what we should and shouldn’t be offended by and how to react to stuff. Quite ironic tbh
@In Seager We Trust. A lot of these white folks also tell other white folks “what we should and shouldn’t be offended by and how to react to stuff”
I don’t think anyone is offended, just confused by the general ridiculousness of him rolling over in his grave over juvenile internet nonsense. Fun watching people freak out though.
Slur – an insinuation or allegation that is likely to insult a person or damage their reputation.
I believe you’re confusing it with the term “racial slur”
Y’all have to develop a thicker skin. I had a good friend that was fixing a TV at the local pub. Then the TV fell and landed on his head. After that, everyone called him Quasar. It was funny, and he never took offense.
I always thought calling Timmy, Jackie was a compliment, even though Jackie probably wouldn’t have gone down so hard from that Ramirez right hook on National TV though. I think Timmy proved he was no Jackie Robinson right there.
Y’all need to spend some time in The Bronx. I’ve seen a lifetime of people busting other people’s chops. No one takes offense at it. And it is too crowded for safe spaces.
@JoeBrady- Nah, none these guys on here could make it in the Bronx truthfully, one hit and they’d probably go down like Anderson! Lol.
Samsung would of been more fitting though, right?
Sorry, too outraged over outrage culture, Derek Jeter would be rolling over in his grave.
The Robinson family was offended by Anderson trying to compare himself to Jackie Robinson judging by their comments when he said it in 2019.
There is no comparison between what Robinson did and Anderson flipping a bat and saying he was like Robinson because he was “breaking the have fun barrier”.
Anderson is a joke.
Anderson deserved to have other players make fun of him after that stupid comment.
A lot of people were confused by TA comparing himself to JR, which was also ridiculous.
another victim….wow
if your a black American, do you want anderson associated with Robinson? I bet not. playing the victim plus the race card in the same message. congrats!
Haha. Are you so certain they don’t?
If Anderson played in the NFL in the 1970s or 80s he would be a perfect fit for the Raiders.
We’re those Raiders in the 70’s and 80’s a pack of fugazi’s too?
he would be a perfect fit for the Raiders.
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He went down on the first punch from a guy four inches shorter than him. Jose would’ve made a much better Raider.
You shouldn’t say that about Jackie, it’s very disrespectful- Tim “Jackie” Anderson. Lol
“Jackie Robinson must be rolling around in his grave”..Can you even imagine the gall, ignorance and arrogance it must take, to appoint and anoint yourself the “Modern Day” Jackie Robinson?
Indeed… To put this in perspective, how many future players will refer to themselves as the “modern day Tim Anderson”?
Tim Anderson is the most impressive person Tim Anderson knows.
Indeed a legend in his own mind.
Jackie was probably rolling around in his grave, because he couldn’t believe what a great hook that Ramirez gave Anderson. Let’s face it: It was must see TV! Has Timmy acknowledged that also?
Shhh black Americans are offended, per usual.
White Sox were trying to get it raised to 7 games
Hey, why not 42?
No one will be more disappointed than his teammates to see him back in the clubhouse a day sooner.
With every passing day i imagine the decision to exercise the $1 million dollar buyout on Anderson’s option for next season gets easier and easier for the White Sox. What will be fascinating will be the fact that Anderson’s agents will likely ask for Dansby Swanson type money in free agency but will probably be lucky to get Orlando Arcia money
For a moment, I forgot the name is Jackie Robinson and not Jackie Anderson. Good luck getting even 10 MM after the on and off field issues
Nick Madrigal has more HRs than Anderson. .695 OPS v .568 OPS
Getting out slugged by Madrigal… and Jose Ramirez.
The demand will get knocked down quicker than he went down.
Was it reduced because he fell like a sack of potatoes?
A one game reduction is enough money made to start his own potatoes company.
Technically, I don’t think he landed a punch.
He flopped like a sack of potatoes?
Maybe a half of a punch? Nevertheless Timmy A saw stars either way.
Lot of conservative old men running their mouth here.
What are you going to do about it, Tim?
just go ahead put him on waivers..why bother playing him?
Only one, know nothing pretentious “king”, farting out of his mouth here.
It couldn’t possibly be the fact that he compared himself to Jackie Robinson that has baseball fans not liking this guy. Nope, that takes way too much effort to think through. Much easier to just call it “conservative old man” syndrome. Good work, fella.
Who cares what he said???? It had no effect on you whatsoever and every time Andersons name is mentioned on this site people go nuts with these lame comments.
Grow up. Even if he said something dumb that doesn’t make it ok for you to do the same.
It’s weird and racially charged. Same thing with the Jazz Chisholm posts.
weird
That’s because we old conservatives like Jackie and resent someone like TA comparing himself to him.
Of course you liked Jackie. He kept his mouth shut. And that’s what old conservative WHITE men like from black baseball players.
I think you’re projecting… I think you’re actually the racist.
Dude, I’m not a O.C.W.M as you coined but you need to brush up on your Jackie Robinson history before you start dishing it. It’s actually offensive that you say that Robinson just kept his mouth shut.
Tim Anderson found out what happens when keeping it real goes wrong.
I see what you did there…
FAFO. “Down Goes Anderson, Down Goes Anderson”.
As Mike Tyson once said, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”
Mike Tyson is always given credit for that statement when in fact it was minted by Archie Moore in the ’50s.
Moore was one of the greatest light heavyweight Champions of all time and should be credited.
Cus D’Amato passed it on to Tyson and the incompetent and/or lazy sports experts
have failed history.
Sure glad you cleared that up for the rest of us incompetent and lazy sports fans. Doesn’t change the fact that “Tyson once said it.” Nice to have arrogant, and narcissistic individuals who can muddy the waters by twisting other people’s words.
But your simplistic and uninformed words are so eminently twistable.
Be thankful you’ve been edified, Salty Pops!
It was like that in the old schoolyard FB days. There were some legit tough guys, but there were also some loud kids who got real quiet when they got run over.
One game off for time already served on the ground seeing stars. For starting it, throwing the first punch, and coming back on the field, it should’ve been 10.
If I know Tim, he will not take this suspension laying down…
No but he might have to take it being unconscious for about 5 seconds? Did an umpire or coach, take an actual count? 1-2-3-4-5…
Credited him for the game he spent unconscious.
I’ve seen Jackie play a lot this year, that’s not the only game he’s looked unconscious. Also, after getting mouthy in the clubhouse one day Grandal slapped him across the face
Liam Hendricks somehow defended this guy and threw punches over some comments people make about Anderson. Now, even his teammates are turning on him (physically and metaphorically) and throwing punches at him instead of for him.
That’s not right either. Once the fight starts, you have to circle the wagons, even if you don’t like the guy.
Tim Anderson… modern day Jackie??? He’s not even a modern day Harry Chappas
Or even a modern day Tim Thomas
He probably wishes he played in the nba instead of mlb because he would get paid still even with all of his off field/court baggage
Dude that really comes off as racist
He’s saying the NBA goes softer on players, that’s all. You can mess up badly in the NBA and still get paid.
LOL! Not even close to racist.
It isn’t. It had nothing to do with race. I was comparing how the nba let’s players say and do what they want much more than mlb. If he wasn’t a black player then race wouldn’t have even been brought up and you wouldn’t have called me a racist.
He got a game off for getting knocked out?
wasn’t “knocked out” — liar
I guess he deserves a reduced sentence since he had to endure the humiliation of starting a fight and then getting knocked out cold by one punch.
Yea that’s not a thing
Man, they’ve taken all the fun out of the game with all these ridiculous suspensions. Let the players regulate themselves, like the good ol’days. I also miss the spikes up to 2nd base to break up a double play.
It’s easy to miss that play knowing your tibia and fibula are safe while sitting on the couch at home. Not so easy when you’re a Wilmer Flores who actually plays the game.
Suspensions never should be reduced.
But they always are. The league needs to take that into consideration. Suspend the player an extra 3 days initially, to allow for the eventual reduction. If TA should be suspended for 7 days, suspend him for 10 initially. After appeal, he still sits his 7.
Here come the Tim Anderson fans… chirp chirp chirp
Who’s his lawyer, Ben Crump to the rescue?!
So, MLB handed down a suspension, then reduced it without an appeal? Basically telling people that whatever conclusion they come to, isn’t conclusive. Understand if it gets overturned on appeal, but they overturned their own ruling!
Should have gave him more games suspended for embarrassing himself in a fight he started.
Jackie Anderson, oh sorry, Tim Anderson is a highly overrated player. Always has been, and he is a hugh trouble maker. Not good for any team or baseball in general.
Shouldve been increased by 3 games.
Yes for going down so hard like that
JACKIE SURVIVES!!! JACKIE SURVIVES!!!!
Tim Anderson deserves all the flak he’s getting and I like Jose Ramirez but let’s not act like he too wasn’t acting like a baby.
These two (Anderson & Ramirez) should fight as an undercard in the Roman Colosseum in front of Zuckerberg & Musk.
Is Anderson a great, or even good, player at this point? No, his ego is bloated, his defense is so-so at best (and never really has improved), he starts fights he cannot finish-literally, obviously has thin skin and now can barely hit the ball (when he is not out with an injury). AND he should have gotten a longer, not shorter, suspension after appealing. Anderson pushed an umpire, threw multiple punches and then came back on the field after being throw out of the game. Come to think of it the umpire should be suspended as well for allowing this to occur and not just running away when Anderson pushed him away.
However, this ‘Jackie’ crap is the commenter either being an ignoramus who think they are witty for parroting something said by someone else a while ago, or one just calling him ‘jackie’ because what they really want to call him is something that is unacceptable in society. Either can rationalize it all they want, they just sound simple, petty, or -worse- bigoted.
Anderson could have been a good player if his ego did not get in the way.. Is that so hard to say? It may be I guess, as simple minds need simple slogans apparently.
As a minority, I feel the need to remind you (possibly and probably a white person) that Jackie Robinson was a civil rights hero. A guy like this comparing him to Jackie Robinson is absurd and insensitive on his part, not the commentator’s part. I agree they shouldn’t be mocking him, but rather admonishing him, but it’s the right idea. He has no right to do this to Robinson’s legacy. Also, what “simple slogan” are you referring to? Slogans are generally multiple words and never actual names. You are the simple-minded ignoramus.
Sitting here talking to a friend about the Anderson situation and he said “he was suspended one less day, so Tim gets to play one more day before his career ends”. Truer words were never spoken.
Fans are pissed about the suspension being lowered – White Sox fans . They’re done with his antics 2.
BS
I take it, Tim Anderson is well liked.
Saint Jose started the whole thing by getting in Anderson’s face and waving a finger — over NOTHING. Yet, he only gets 2 days — bogus.
Does it matter who started it? Tim Anderson will now always be remembered for getting knocked out after putting up his dukes lololol
Tim is the one who squared up like he wanted to fight. Jose was just arguing and posturing – nothing uncommon. I think this should hopefully get Tim Anderson humbled and he can come back better than ever. I’m not referring to as a baseball player, but as a man.
wanna feel bad: watch the white sox